The Twins gave up catcher Wilson Ramos to the Nationals for Capps in 2010, and Capps continued to deliver on the All-Star form he had previously shown in D.C. through that 2010 season, finishing with a 2.00 ERA. In 2011, though, Capps struggled, suffered through a sore forearm, and ultimately lost his position to Joe Nathan.

Twins general manager Terry Ryan tells Shipley that he'd be focusing on the 2010 Capps if he were to re-sign the right-hander. "I would say I'm looking back two years ago to the type of year he had," Ryan said, according to Shipley.